WORKING ON THE PUZZLE: HEALTH CARE COVERAGE FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS

Focuses on the failure to provide universal health care for all residents in the U.S. Impact on the health status of people; Contribution to the spread of illness and disease; Attitude towards welfare policy.

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